Category: Civil Law
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What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
Though many people not only ask this question and worry about its answers, according to AARP 60 per cent of the population dies without a will (intestate). No matter whether you are a young adult or a retiree, taking the risk of dying without a will is not a good plan. Understandably, no matter what…
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UNIFORM CIVIL CODE- Is the time still not ripe?
Art 44 lays down a very significant directive principle of state policy- “State shall endeavour to secure for its citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”. However, although directive principles are guiding stars of our constitution, they are not enforceable in court. Citizens of India are governed by a variety of personal…
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Centre To Abolish Triple Talaq, Polygamy
This article has been written by Plash Mittal. Plash is a student of BCom LLB at University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Validity of practices like triple talaq and polygamy needs to be seen in the light of gender justice. They go against the principle of gender equality and are unfair, unreasonable and discriminatory. Taking…
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How to pin down the breacher!
“Honesty”, “Fair play” and “Confidence” are not just the words to be quoted but mean a lot while contracting. When you enter or make a contract, you agree on the mutual terms also you mutually place trust and confidence of yours in the other party and the same is expected from the opposite party. What…